Awakening the Curiosity of Law Enforcement

Where:  Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute – 281 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah, New Jersey

When:  November 3, 2023

Time:  9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Class Limit: 30

Instructor: Robert Dodd, Special Investigator for Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey and Detective Brad Waudby, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office 

 

This workshop provides information on ways to enhance investigative skills by utilizing techniques shared in novels about the fictional character, Sherlock Holmes.  The main purpose is to understand that we live in a busy world with threats, challenges, thoughts, ideas, worries, passions, activities, tasks, responsibilities, news and therefore at times unavailable to truly see what is in front of us. There are specific skills that we can awaken to avoid getting into our own way while getting to the truth.  Having a curious mind while being focused on the task at hand, is one of the skills that we will explore.  Next comes the desire to be the best investigator, a real-life Sherlock Holmes, and the ways to appropriately incorporate observations with clear thoughts.   

Athletes have mentioned being in the “Zone”, while some extreme athletes have referred to “Flow.”  These terms and the skills needed to achieve this state of mind are also going to be addressed.  During the presentation we will highlight the ways to improve our investigative skills by observing, listening, feeling and being aware of what is happening inside and outside.   

Learning objectives to include:

  • Learn skills to improve ability to respond and not react
  • See things through a different lens – focusing on facts
  • Develop an increased ability to focus on the task at hand
  • Work to remove judgment and increase curiosity
  • Recognize your inner, inquisitive power
  • Understand the neuroscience research to increase awareness

This workshop invites you to develop what you already know into a specialized approach to investigations.  By using an open mind and becoming more aware of your surroundings, you will improve your investigative skills.  As a quote from Sherlock Holmes states, “Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent.”

 

PROGRAM COST:      BERGEN COUNTY $0.00               OUT-OF-COUNTY $50.00

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